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M.A. in Linguistics
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
Overview

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PG Degree

Mode of Course

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M.A. in Linguistics
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Fees

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26,000
9,750
35,750
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M.A. in Linguistics
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M.A. in Linguistics
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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.6
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.2
Money Review IconValue for Money4.6
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M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2027
4.8
4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
The Banaras Hindu University.
Placements: The university is good for studying, but in my course, the placement scene is rare. It has decent placements in institutes like IIT and IMS. So placement seen is good in these facilities. But in the reality, the placement is not that good. It has placement in foreign languages, tourism, etc. Overall, the placement is above average.
Infrastructure: Hostel facilities are also very nice. Students reside in a low number and get good facilities. The infrastructure of the hostel is also nice.
Faculty: The professors are highly knowledgeable and help students gain extra knowledge regarding subjects. Most professors had earned a PhD and completed their doctoral degrees. The question pattern is moderate, one has to get 33% marks to pass in the exam. As this university provides a bundle of subjects, there is no doubt that it has a variety of subjects to study so that one can achieve their aims.
Other: I chose this linguistics course because I want to explore more about language. Event organisation are also good here.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More
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M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2027
4.6
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The best campus life one can experience.
Placements: I am doing a Master's in linguistics, which is as interesting as it sounds. My course offers many kinds of jobs, but students mostly prefer to take net exams to qualify and become professors, for which BHU also provides Ph.D. in various subjects. One must consider taking admission in BHU.
Infrastructure: BHU Wi-Fi, although it doesn't work everywhere, is quite good. The buildings get renovated very often. The central library is the main attraction for students with numerous books and information about almost everything, in a peaceful environment. You can find every facility from the hospital to the canteen to the library.
Faculty: The semester exams are too easy, and the syllabus is also good. They don't pressure the students much. It's just that they don't alert the students beforehand. Other than that, the dates of exams are also well planned. Professors give presentations and make the students industry-ready.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025Read More
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M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2023
4.2
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Our college provides excellent education and good environment.
Placements: In our college, many students are placed. We have a batch of 52 students, and around 20 students are placed on campus. The highest salary package offered is 7 LPA and the lowest salary package offered is 4.4 LPA. Top recruiting companies visit our campus. Students can apply for internships.
Infrastructure: Our college provides excellent infrastructure and facilities. The campus has its own cyber and central libraries that are accessible to each student. Hostels are good. The quality of the food in the hostel is not good. Medical facilities and sports facilities are excellent.
Faculty: Our teachers are well-deserved and qualified. The teaching quality is excellent. Semester exams are not difficult. If you study, you will pass. Exams are conducted on time.
Other: The best thing about our course is the knowledge and etiquette that I acquired from it. The experience could be better if the university had someone to handle student issues more quickly. Fests and events are conducted annually. Extracurricular activities are good.
Reviewed on 16 May 2023Read More
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M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2020
3.2
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If you want to pursue linguistics then BHU has some of the best faculty for the subject.
Placements: Linguistics is a field of study which offers wide range of research opportunities as well as jobs. However, in India we don't have many jobs available as of now. There are some companies like Welocalize which offer job roles such as translator, linguist, lexicographer etc. But there aren't many vacancies. Computational linguistics is also a great option for jobs but one require knowledge of some programming languages and basic coding.
Infrastructure: BHU is famous for its old buildings and ancient style infrastructure. We have a central library in campus which is open for all students. Labs, classes and departments are a bit rusty but are okay. Medical facilities are at best since for students all facilities are free.
Faculty: Faculty in linguistics department are the best. They are well experienced and knowledgeable. The curriculum for Masters is well structured and follows the latest research in the field. The semester exams are moderate and one can pass easily. There are many fests organized throughout the year.
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2022Read More
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M.A. in Linguistics - Batch of 2019
4.4
2Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
The college provides all the facilities that are required by the student.
Placements: The college doesn't provide any placements. Although the college provides a few placement opportunities, there will be no placements for our department. There were no placements for the student of the linguistics department. Some other colleges organise these programmes, and this must be initiated in BHU too.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of the college is up to the mark, and all the facilities are available here. The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled. Students are provided with their individual codes and ID number to use Wi-Fi. Classes are conducted in two zones; one is the old CHC building, and the other one is the new lecture theatre.
Faculty: Our faculty members are knowledgeable, qualified, and very much helpful. There is good communication between students and teachers. They are very cooperative in every situation. Time management and punctuality are given importance. Our faculty are friendly and very helpful. We have 4 teachers in our department.
Other: Co-curricular activities are highly encouraged, and the student also participate in them.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2019Read More
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M.A. in Linguistics
 at 
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are UG placements at BHU?
A: 

According to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics

Median package

INR 8 LPA

Total students

4876

Students placed

510

Students selected for higher studies

4301

Particulars

UG 4-year Placement Statistics

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Total students

358

Students placed

49

Students selected for higher studies

266

Particulars

UG 5-year Placement Statistics

Median package

INR 16 LPA

Total students

191

Students placed

67

Students selected for higher studies

38

 

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Q:   Are all BHU courses offered through CUET only?
A: 

Admission to most of the BHU UG and PG courses is through CUET score. However, for some courses such as PhD, MFA, etc. the university has a separate admission criteria. Candidates must check the admission requirement for the preferred course before applying for admission.

Q:   What is the last date for BHU admission?
A: 

BHU accepts CUET scores for admission to UG and PG courses. The admissions are over within few weeks of CUET counselling. CUET-PG is usually jeld in March whereas, CUET-UG takes place in May. Students must check the complete schedule for exact dates. CUET applications for the coming year will begin in February and continue till April. 

Q:   How are the placements at BHU?
A: 

The BHU offers good placements across all its courses with median package hovering around INR 8 LPA - INR 16 LPA for UG courses. The aforementioned placement data has been obtained from the NIRF report on BHU as the institute is yet to reveal its placement data. Other stats related to BHU NIRF 2025 placement report have been tabulated below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics 

Median package

INR 8 LPA

Total students

4876

Students placed

510

Students selected for higher studies

4301

Particulars

UG 4-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 9 LPA

Total students

358

Students placed

49

Students selected for higher studies

266

 

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Q:   Does BHU accept JEE Mains?
A: 

BHU does not accept JEE Main scores for BTech course admission. The interested students need to take the CUET-UG entrance exam to be eligible for selection. Students who get shortlisted based on exam score have to take part in counselling. The seats are allotted in this round only. 

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M.A. in Linguistics
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2023)
Median SalaryINR 9.00 Lakh
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M.A. in Linguistics
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Entry Requirements

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M.A. in Linguistics
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Admission Process

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Important Dates

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CUET-PG
Mar 6 - 27, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG 2026 Exam Dates
Apr 4 - 5, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG Provisional Answer Key 2026Tentative
Apr 10, 2026
CUET-PG-CUET PG Final Answer Key 2026Tentative

M.A. in Linguistics
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Cutoffs

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CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
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1188138
2171106
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4165101
CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-Home State)
Round2024
1174
2158
3157
4151
CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
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114420
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CUET-PG round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)
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1120
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380
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Students also asked

Q:   Can I get a seat at BHU with 200 marks in CUET?
A: 

Banaras Hindu University cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to UG and PG courses. As per round 4 of the CUET UG BHU cut off 2025, the cutoff scores ranged between 94 and 628.46 for the B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology for the General category All India quota candidates.  So, considering the BHU latest round cutoff, a cutoff score of 200 is sufficient to get a seat in some courses at BHU.

BHU Varanasi 2025 cutoffs are tabulated below for UG courses for round 4. The cutoffs below are for the General AI category students. 

Course2025
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)529.07
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture604.12
B.Ed. in Languages201
B.Com (Hons.) in Financial Markets Management536.27
B.Ed. in Mathematics191
B.Ed. in Special Education (Visual Impaired - Social Science and Humanities)94

For a complete list of BHU courses and their cutoff scores, click here.

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Q:   Is BHU good for B.Voc?
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Below are feedback from students:

  • Campus has good infrastructure
  • Faculty members are qualified & helpful.
  • Its Course focus on practical skills & prepare students for jobs in field.
  • Students get internship chances
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Q:   Does BHU accept CUET?
A: 

Yes, Banaras Hindu University accept CUET score for multiple UG courses, including BA (Hons), BCom (Hons) BSc (Hons), etc. The university is also offering admission to its PG courses based on merit in CUET-PG. Aspirants who meet the eligibility requirements can register on the BHU admission portal for counselling. The admission is done in order of merit based on the normalised score of the CUET (PG) and reservation policy as per the provisions laid down in the BHU PET Information Brochure.

Q:   What is the hostel fee at BHU, including mess charge and everything?
A: 
The hostel fee structure for BHU is INR 3,000 - INR 4,000 per semester depending upon the degree. The hostel fee does not include mess charges. Banaras Hindu University is spread across a 1,300-acre campus. There are 41 hostels for boys and 21 for girls. Additionally, there is separate accommodation for international students. All the hostels have basic amenities like water purifiers, a common room, recreation room, mess, TV, laundry services, security and surveillance system, etc.
Q:   How are the placements in Faculty of Science (BHU)?
A: 

BHU Science programs placement report 2025 is not released. However, according to NIRF report 2025, the key highlights of UG 3-year and PG 2-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Particulars

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2022)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2023)

UG 3-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 8 LPA

INR 8 LPA

INR 8 LPA

Total students

3564

4872

4876

Students placed

480

503

510

Students selected for higher studies

2910

4298

4301

Particulars

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2022)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2023)

PG 2-year Placement Statistics (2024)

Median package

INR 8 LPA

INR 9 LPA

INR 9 LPA

Total students

4112

4331

5733

Students placed

882

946

1097

Students selected for higher studies

3015

3275

3872

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